[LINK] [PRIVACY] Google to track users across its sites, whether they like it or not

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Roger Clarke wrote:
> At 16:51 +1000 25/1/12, K. Peachey wrote:
>> Google to track users across its sites, whether they like it or not
>> http://www.thetechblock.com/articles/2012/google-to-track-users-across-its-sites-whether-they-like-it-or-not/
>> Tuesday, Google announced its intention to keep tabs on users that
>> frequent its popular sites, including YouTube, Gmail, and, of course,
>> its industry-leading search engine. And alarmingly, users won't be
>> able to opt out of the changes, which are scheduled to take effect
>> March 1st.  ...
> 
> We need analyses of:
> -   the current position under the (various) Terms and Privacy Policies
> -   the differences between that position and the new one
> 
> Are they really saying that they are reneging on previous 
> undertakings in relation to their existing holdings of personal data?

No roger, I think they are saying they are going to rationalise their user
databases across their acquisitions/services - youtube, maps, etc.

Currently I use the same username/password to access a couple of Google
Services. I don't/wouldn't login for search, but have observed others like
this personalisation.  However, if I don't logout/close window/delete
cookie, I notice, I remain logged in for search!

Single signon, across systems, is a common goal of many organisations.

Marghanita
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